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PESTICIDE INDUSTRY ‘IMMUNITY SHIELD’ STRIPPED FROM US APPROPRIATIONS BILL

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✍️ Democrats removed a rider from a congressional appropriations bill that would have protected pesticide makers from lawsuits and hindered state efforts to warn about pesticide risks.

👉 Democrats removed a rider from a congressional appropriations bill 👉 The rider was led by Bayer and aimed to protect pesticide makers from lawsuits 👉 The rider would have hindered state efforts to warn about pesticide risks 👉 Democrats, including Representative Chellie Pingree, were successful in removing the measure

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HOUSE DEMOCRATS BEGIN PUSH FOR U.S. TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINE

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✍️ A group of congressional Democrats have signed a letter urging President Trump to recognize Palestinian statehood, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

👉 Over a dozen House Democrats have signed a letter calling on President Trump to recognize Palestinian statehood 👉 The letter cites the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a reason for recognition 👉 The UK, France, and Canada have already recognized Palestine as a state 👉 Progressive Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are absent from the list of signatories 👉 The signers are calling for the US to recognize Palestine based on the 22-state Arab League Plan

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US CONGRESS DEMOCRATS URGE TRUMP TO RECOGNIZE A PALESTINIAN STATE

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✍️ A group of 13 Democratic members of the US Congress signed a letter calling on the Trump administration to recognize a Palestinian state, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a two-state solution.

👉 13 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter calling on the Trump administration to recognize a Palestinian state 👉 The letter cites the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a two-state solution 👉 The initiative has received widespread public and political support 👉 French President Emmanuel Macron has committed to recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting

-- #RoKhanna #EmmanuelMacron #ChelliePingree #NitaLowey #JimMcGovern #AndreCarson #Washington #Gaza #France #UnitedStates #politics

DEMS FURIOUS AT REPUBLICANS TRYING TO RENAME KENNEDY CENTER THEATER AFTER FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP

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✍️ Democrats are outraged after Republicans proposed renaming a theater at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. after Melania Trump.

👉 House Republicans passed a motion to rename a theater at the Kennedy Center after Melania Trump 👉 Democrats, including Rep. Chellie Pingree, criticized the proposal 👉 The move has sparked concerns about the Trump administration's influence over the institution 👉 The Kennedy Center's board was overhauled in February, with Trump naming himself the chair

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DEMOCRATS LOSE THEIR MINDS AS REPUBLICANS VOTE TO RENAME THE KENNEDY CENTER IN HONOR OF MELANIA TRUMP

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✍️ House Republicans added an amendment to the spending bill to rename the Kennedy Center's Opera House to the 'First Lady Melania Trump Opera House'.

👉 House Republicans added an amendment to the spending bill to rename the Kennedy Center's Opera House to the 'First Lady Melania Trump Opera House'. 👉 The amendment was approved by the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. 👉 Democrats are opposing the move, claiming it's a divisive proposal. 👉 Republicans argue that it's a way to recognize First Lady Melania Trump's support and commitment to promoting the arts.

-- #MelaniaTrump #MikeSimpson #ChelliePingree #EricDaugherty #NickSortor #MikeLaChance #KennedyCenter #WashingtonD.C. #politics

HOUSE REPUBLICANS PROPOSE NAMING KENNEDY CENTER'S OPERA HOUSE AFTER MELANIA TRUMP

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✍️ House Republicans have advanced a measure to rename the Kennedy Center's opera house after First Lady Melania Trump, despite the Trump administration not requesting the change.

👉 House Republicans have advanced a measure to rename the Kennedy Center's opera house after First Lady Melania Trump 👉 The proposal was included in an amendment to a bill setting funding levels for the Interior Department and other federal agencies 👉 The amendment was advanced by the House Appropriations Committee 👉 The renaming was not requested by the Trump administration 👉 The idea has been met with criticism from some, including the producers of the musical 'Hamilton'

-- #MelaniaTrump #MikeSimpson #ChelliePingree #PamBondi #LeeGreenwood #RichardGrenell #JoeWalsh #KennedyCenter #WashingtonD.C. #politics

HERE'S WHAT A TEXAS OIL EXECUTIVE FROM DOGE IS DOING INSIDE THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT

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✍️ A Texas oil executive, Tyler Hassen, has been given sweeping powers to overhaul the federal department that manages public lands, despite lacking Senate confirmation and having potential conflicts of interest.

👉 Tyler Hassen, a Texas oil executive, has been given sweeping powers to overhaul the Interior Department 👉 Hassen lacks Senate confirmation and has no public administration experience 👉 He has made millions annually from his previous company, Basin Holdings, which has ties to Russia 👉 Hassen has not filed an ethics commitment to break ties with companies that pose a conflict of interest 👉 The appointment has raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers, conservation groups, and environmental advocates

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ARTS AGENCY TERMINATES DOZENS OF GRANTS AFTER TRUMP PROPOSES ELIMINATING NEA

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✍️ Dozens of US arts organizations have been notified that their government grants have been terminated, following Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate federal agencies that support arts, humanities, and learning.

👉 Dozens of US arts organizations have been notified that their government grants have been terminated. 👉 The proposed elimination of the NEA, NEH, and Institute of Museum and Library Services has sparked outrage among arts organizations and Democrats. 👉 The NEA had already cut costs and staffing in compliance with earlier directives. 👉 The proposed budget plan includes cuts in support to public broadcasters. 👉 The proposed eliminations would disproportionately affect projects aimed at communities of color.

-- #DonaldTrump #JackReed #ChelliePingree #AugustWilson #BrianWeaver #KateFowler #Portland,Oregon #RhodeIsland #Maine #NewYork #Connecticut #Indianapolis #SanFrancisco #Richmond,Virginia #politics

ONE STATE’S WAR ON FOREVER CHEMICALS IN MILK

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✍️ A rancher in Texas calls the constable's office to complain about his neighbor's use of biosolids, a type of fertilizer made from human waste, which is found to contain high levels of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals'. The article explores the issue of PFAS contamination in biosolids and its impact on farmers and the environment.

👉 Biosolids, a type of fertilizer made from human waste, can contain high levels of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals'. 👉 PFAS are a class of chemicals that have been linked to a wide variety of human health concerns, including cancer and reproductive issues. 👉 The use of biosolids on farmland can contaminate soil, water, and crops, and has been linked to the death of animals and humans. 👉 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a new standard for drinking water for PFAS, but there is no federal regulation of PFAS in biosolids. 👉 Some states, such as Maine, have banned the use of biosolids on farmland due to concerns about PFAS contamination.

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REP. JARED GOLDEN COMES OUT AHEAD THROUGH MAINE'S RANKED CHOICE VOTING, BUT THERE MAY BE A RECOUNT

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✍️ Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won the congressional race in Maine's 2nd District through the state's ranked-choice system, with his opponent, Republican Austin Theriault, requesting a recount.

👉 Golden won the race through Maine's ranked-choice system 👉 Theriault requested a recount, citing anomalies in the election 👉 The race was one of the most competitive in the country 👉 Golden campaigned on his ability to work with both Democrats and Republicans 👉 Theriault portrayed Golden as too liberal for the district

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Winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat still undetermined in close race. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 The race is one of a handful of pivotal contests that could influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Golden, a moderate Democrat, is seeking his third term representing the district, which is typically described as a swing district. Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state lawmaker, has been portraying Golden as too liberal for the district. ● Golden is a moderate Democrat seeking his third term in Congress ● Theriault is a Republican state lawmaker and stock car driver ● The race is one of a handful of pivotal contests that could influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives ● Maine's 2nd Congressional District is a swing district ● Golden has been advocating for the lobster industry, which is the lifeblood of the region's economy

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Winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat still undetermined in close race.

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The race between Golden and Theriault is one of a handful of pivotal races that could influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Golden, a moderate Democrat, has been defending his seat against Theriault, a Republican state lawmaker and stock car driver. The district is a swing district and has been won by both parties in recent elections. Golden has been touting his ability to work with members of either party and his advocacy on behalf of the lobster industry, which is crucial to the region's economy. ● The race is too early to call, with some votes still to be counted. ● Golden is a moderate Democrat known for defying party orthodoxy. ● Theriault is a Republican state lawmaker and stock car driver. ● The district is a swing district and has been won by both parties in recent elections. ● Golden has been touting his ability to work with members of either party and his advocacy on behalf of the lobster industry.

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